I don't wear bermudas in summer but to me in winter this garment combines two qualities: showing ones' legs and wearing tights (for the sexyness) while keeping the practical and comfortable side of the pants. I am so glad I finished this model. It gave me such a headache. I learnt to my cost that I am not meticulous enough, I definitely have to make an effort!I made a size 38 without alteration. It is OK at the hips but I should have removed 2 cm ( about 0.8 in) at the waist for a better effect. As such, the cut looks a bit too sporty for me. If I were to do it again, I would whether shrink the legs' width for more elegance or widen them to go towards the culottes (yep you read me well) of which I anticipate the return. I'll probably redo it with the above adjustments. It is quite quick to do even for a novice like me. The major trouble was the welt pocket, it is really necessary to be meticulous for a satisfactory result. I'll do better next time. I was also trapped by the flies flaps (it has to be aligned on the belt not on the zipper as I did it). I was too lazy to undo everything and resourcefully replaced the button to get flies that I am not too ashamed of ;o)